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Johnny Manziel, a former first-round pick of the Cleveland Browns attempting a comeback from substance-related setbacks, attracted evaluators from up to 10 NFL teams Thursday morning while throwing to a pair of USD pass-catchers at the Toreros’ synthetic-turf practice field.

“It was fun,” Manziel told the Union-Tribune after throwing 37 passes. “I’m here for these (USD) guys. They seem like great dudes.”

Manziel, who developed a relationship with USD personnel through his San Diego-based quarterbacks coach, George Whitfield Jr., said it was his most extensive performance with NFL staff present since...

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